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My only 5 year old Optima Red Top has been garbage for a few years now. If I didn't put it on a battery tender after every ride, it would self discharge in about 2 days, to the point that the car wouldn't start. I dug though my entire electrical system and ensure that there were no parasitic drains and that my charging system was strong also. The Optima was simply self discharging, which I've read is common. After doing a little research, I decided on a Rural King battery. I'm not trying to say the Rural King is better than Optima, but this car only gets driven in nice weather, no cold starts. So far, so good with the Rural King battery. I needed top and side terminals, which it has. The price is much cheaper than other batteries with a decent warranty. I have zero complaints so far about this battery.

Back on the Firebird with another project! This time it’s a simple but essential fix: replacing my dead Optima Red Top 78 series battery with a new Rural King Select Automotive battery.
For years, the Optima Red Top struggled with self-discharging even when the car had no parasitic drain, forcing me to keep it on a trickle charger. After needing a jump in my own driveway, I decided it was time to try something new. At just $119.99, the Rural King battery delivers 800 Cold Cranking Amps, dual top and side posts, a 24-month free replacement, and a 72-month limited warranty — all for about half the price of similar batteries.
In this video, I cover:
🔋 Why the Optima Red Top failed (self-discharge, short lifespan, and warranty issues)
🔋 Rural King battery install on my Pontiac Firebird
🔋 Testing voltage after 48 hours without a battery tender (no parasitic drains, solid results)
🔋 Why dual terminals matter for my setup (amplifier noise & accessory wiring)
🔋 Cost vs. performance: is a budget battery actually worth it?
If you’re running a Pontiac Firebird, classic GM muscle car, or any build needing reliable power, this review will help you decide between premium AGM batteries like Optima vs. affordable alternatives like Rural King.
👉 Watch until the end for voltage test results and my first impressions after a 48-hour trial.
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